Sr Solutions Architect - Cyber Operations

ECS Corporate Services; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS seeks a Senior Solutions Architect - Cyber Operations to lead the design, implementation, and operation of advanced cyber defense solutions in support of CISA programs. This hybrid role in Arlington, VA demands strategic leadership, collaboration with federal clients, and a proven track record in threat intelligence and proactive defense.

The candidate will guide cross-functional teams, develop architectural blueprints, and deliver mission-driven capabilities across multiple

Qualifications

• Experience leading cyber defense programs for federal or large-scale environments.
• Ability to translate mission needs into technical roadmaps and concrete implementations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and growth for cyber operations offerings across programs.
• Operationalize capabilities to improve client cyber maturity and resilience.
• Oversee design and delivery of integrated cyber operations solutions for federal clients.

Skills

Cyber threat intelligence

Threat detection

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Red team

Purple team

Automation and orchestration

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Job description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect - Cyber Operations to work in a hybrid schedule in our Arlington, VA office. Everforth ECS is seeking a strategic, innovative, and exp erienced Senio r Solutions Architect - Cyber Operations to drive the design, implementation, and operation of cutting-edge , integrated cyber defense solutions in support of our CISA customer. This individual will play a key role in the delivery and growth of cyber defense capabilities across multiple CISA programs supporting federal agencies, state and local governments, and critical infrastructure partners. The ideal candidate is a proven cybersecurity leader witha track recordof delivering high-impact cyber defense services to large federal organizations . This role will shape and advance the vision and strategy for def ensive cyber operations, including threat detection and analysis, incident response, threat hunt, vulnerability management, and more. As a strategic advisor and operat ional l eader, this individual will guide cross-functional teams to align tactical operations and solution development with long-term mission goals and customer needs. They willidentifycapability gaps and propose solution improvements and integrations that increase adoption and use of modernized cyber defense approaches.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Strategic Growth: Lead strategy and planning for expanding and enhancing ECS's cyber operations service offerings, with a focus on cyber defense and threat intelligence services & capabilities delivered through CISA programs and services .
• Operationalize Capabilities: Develop strategies and execution plans to enable agency clients to operationalizekey capabilities to advance stakeholder cyber maturity and resilience .
• Design Integrated Solutions: Oversee the design, prototyping, and delivery of integrated cyber operations solutions, collaborating closely with ECS CISA focused teams, federal clients, and partner organizations.
• Innovate Cyber Operations: Demonstr ated leade rship across cyber operations , to include threat intelligence , real-time detection and automated response, threat hunting, red/purple teaming, and vulnerability management to drive unified, mission-driven cyber defense solutions.
• Collaborate Across Mission Spaces : Facilitatecollaboration across all organizational levels to identify , design, and drive advancements in cyber operations and capabilities.
• Develop Strategic Artifacts: Provide technical and program leadership in developing operational strategies, architectural blueprints, roadmaps, and implementation plans aligned to evolving client needs.
• Lead Use Case & Requirements Development: Drive the creation and validation of use cases, CONOPS, functional and technical requirements, and documentation to support new and evolving cyber programs.
• Engage Stakeholders: Build and sustain strong relationships with internal and external CISA stakeholders to capture mission needs, resolve adoption challenges, and incorporate best practices.

This role offers the opportunity to lead essential cyber defense efforts and influence the evolution of cybersecurity operations across critical government programs.

Salary Range: $180,000 - $225,000

General Description of Benefits

• U.S. Citizenship required per contract
• Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain DHS EOD/Public Trust
• 7+ years of leadership experience in Security Operations Center (SOC) environments, including:
• Threat detection and responsive services
• Cyber threat intelligence
• V ulnerability management in support of cyber defense operations
• Red and Purple team attack simulation exercises
• Automation and orchestration to enhance SOC efficiency
• 5+ years of direct experience deploying cybersecurity solutions in federal government environments
• Expert-level understanding of cyber defense frameworks, response workflows, and tooling
• In depth and demonstra ble understanding of CISA Strategic Operations , Capabilities , and Mission
• Proven success developing actionable strategic and operational plans
• Strong project leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing cross-functional team